Should tax hikes for the rich be part of a solution to the ‘fiscal cliff’?

That’s what Democrats want, and some Republicans may be starting to agree.

As Yahoo News reported, “Finally, a bipartisan consensus in polarized Washington! Congressional leaders of both parties emerged from an opening round of ‘fiscal cliff’ talks with President Barack Obama at the White House on Friday describing the negotiations as ‘constructive’.

” … Obama … hewed to his re-election campaign message of wanting ‘fruitful’ talks for a ‘balanced’ deficit-reduction deal — code for ‘raising taxes on the richest Americans.’ The president has vowed to veto any legislation that extends the Bush-era tax rate reductions on Americans making over $250,000. Republicans say hiking taxes on the rich will cost jobs.”

Whaddya think?

— Should taxes be increased for those making over $250,000, or do they already pay enough?

— Should Republicans agree to tax hikes if they get significant spending cuts in the package?

— How would you like to see the government raise more money or spend less?